yale
nouncommon in dialogue
A mythical beast in European mythology and heraldry, usually portrayed as an antelope- or goatlike four-legged creature with large horns that it can swivel in any direction.
noun
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A mythical beast in European mythology and heraldry, usually portrayed as an antelope- or goatlike four-legged creature with large horns that it can swivel in any direction.
Etymology
Possibly derived from Hebrew יָעֵל (ya'el, “mountain goat”). Compare Latin eale.
Forms
- plural
- yales
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